Many factors such as stress or physical activity can leave the body tight and tense. Stretching is a great way to relieve the knots and aches of tense muscles.


This photo was taken during the Civil Rights Movement when racial tension was outrageous. Just looking at the pain and passion in the peoples faces is read as tension.


From personal experience, headstands create intense pressure on the neck and head. This combined with the blood rush creates an uncomfortable tension or stress in the upper body.

. . .After looking at my previous post with the tug-of-war picture, I decided I no longer like the picture with the children battling over the frisbee. The innocence and purity of children doesn't send out a tension vibe even if there is a push pull force between them. I think there are much better examples to use.